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Thunderbird Distribution sends Canadian preschool series Mittens & Pants to the U.S. with NBCU’s Peacock on board

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Thunderbird Distribution, a division of Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV:TBRD) (OTCQX:THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), is delighted to announce that adorable animal-centric preschool series Mittens & Pants has been adopted by several U.S. streaming platforms.

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  • Thunderbird Distribution, a division of Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV:TBRD) (OTCQX:THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), is delighted to announce that adorable animal-centric preschool series Mittens & Pants has been adopted by several U.S. streaming platforms.
  • Mittens the kitten and Pants the puppy are best friends that live in the all-animal town of Kibble Corners — each day is a new adventure for these unlikely best friends.
  • “Launching into the U.S. market is an amazing next step for this live-action series that features real animals,” said Richard Goldsmith, Thunderbird President of Global Distribution & Consumer Products.
  • See more Mittens & Pants on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook via @mittensandpantstv and at @mittensandpantsofficial on YouTube.

Thunderbird Distribution Makes Global Tracks With Mittens & Pants

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921605718/en/
    Thunderbird Distribution is bringing both seasons of Mittens & Pants to mipjunior/MIPCOM in Cannes, France, October 14 to 19, 2023.
  • Mittens & Pants features best friends Mittens the kitten and Pants the puppy who live in the all-animal town of Kibble Corners.
  • “Mittens & Pants was crafted by Windy Isle to stand out in a crowded preschool landscape,” said Richard Goldsmith, Thunderbird President of Global Distribution & Consumer Products.
  • Thunderbird Distribution is bringing both seasons of Mittens & Pants to international sales market mipjunior/MIPCOM taking place in Cannes, France, October 14 to 19, 2023.

Relish Studios Bolsters Animation Division With Industry Veterans

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Monday, August 28, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - As Relish Studios continues to expand its animation capabilities, they've enlisted two of the industry's veterans to their leadership team: Kramer Hoehn as Head of Production and Allan Joli-Coeur as VP Production & Business Affairs.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - As Relish Studios continues to expand its animation capabilities, they've enlisted two of the industry's veterans to their leadership team: Kramer Hoehn as Head of Production and Allan Joli-Coeur as VP Production & Business Affairs.
  • Prior to Relish Studios, he served as Head of Production for studio at Titmouse Canada, Yeti Farm, and Atomic Cartoons.
  • "Allan's expansive experience in all types of media production—and from almost every aspect—provides us with invaluable insight, counsel, and industry credibility, helping Relish stand taller in a very competitive industry, literally and figuratively."
  • Luke Carroll, SVP Animation, is "equally delighted to have Allan's tremendous knowledge, experience and creative financing acumen to guide our burgeoning business affairs activity."

This Week in Entertainment News: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, June 9, 2023

NEW YORK, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • Throughout Pride Month, Sir Elton John and the co-chairs of The Rocket Fund are challenging supporters to let their #InnerElton out.
  • Letting your #InnerElton out is about proudly expressing your authentic self, showing love for others and taking compassionate action.
  • In turn he produced an album like nothing before, one that revolutionized modern music by venturing into uncharted musical territory.
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

Donatella Versace Announces $300,000 Fundraising Match for Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Versace Chief Creative Officer, Donatella Versace is pleased to announce a $300,000 matching gift for donations to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund during June Pride month. As a longtime supporter of the Foundation, and Co-Chair of The Rocket Fund, Donatella is honored to be part of this transformative $125 million campaign, to reinforce their commitment to ending AIDS and their dedication to supporting LGBTQ+ rights.

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  • NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Versace Chief Creative Officer, Donatella Versace is pleased to announce a $300,000 matching gift for donations to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund during June Pride month.
  • "When the AIDS epidemic began 32 years ago, it was a very dark moment in history," said Donatella Versace.
  • As Pride celebrations begin globally, I am committed to supporting the amazing work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation to end AIDS by 2030 and to kick start our efforts with our $300,000 match."
  • "Elton and I are honored to have our dear friend and LGBTQ+ ally, Donatella Versace joining this monumental moment for the Foundation as a Co-Chair of The Rocket Fund," said David Furnish, Chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Donatella Versace Announces $300,000 Fundraising Match for Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Versace Chief Creative Officer, Donatella Versace is pleased to announce a $300,000 matching gift for donations to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund during June Pride month. As a longtime supporter of the Foundation, and Co-Chair of The Rocket Fund, Donatella is honored to be part of this transformative $125 million campaign, to reinforce their commitment to ending AIDS and their dedication to supporting LGBTQ+ rights.

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  • NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Versace Chief Creative Officer, Donatella Versace is pleased to announce a $300,000 matching gift for donations to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund during June Pride month.
  • "When the AIDS epidemic began 32 years ago, it was a very dark moment in history," said Donatella Versace.
  • As Pride celebrations begin globally, I am committed to supporting the amazing work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation to end AIDS by 2030 and to kick start our efforts with our $300,000 match."
  • "Elton and I are honored to have our dear friend and LGBTQ+ ally, Donatella Versace joining this monumental moment for the Foundation as a Co-Chair of The Rocket Fund," said David Furnish, Chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Sir Elton John Joins Forces with Donatella Versace and Other Notable Philanthropists to Announce $125 Million Rocket Fund to End AIDS For All

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Monday, June 5, 2023

NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Elton John, global superstar and Founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, has announced the launch of The Rocket Fund, a $125 million, three-year initiative to accelerate the Foundation's life-saving work to tackle the growing rates of HIV infections in vulnerable communities.

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  • The Rocket Fund will turbo-charge our mission and reach those most at risk from this terrible disease.
  • Sir Elton John and the Elton John AIDS Foundation would like to thank the co-chairs of The Rocket Fund for their contributions to the Foundation and today's announcement, including Donatella Versace, Tani Austin, David Furnish, and David Geffen.
  • Throughout Pride Month, Sir Elton John and the co-chairs of The Rocket Fund are challenging supporters to let their #InnerElton out.
  • If left unchecked, they only worsen with devastating impacts on the most vulnerable," said Anne Aslett, Chief Executive Officer of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Sir Elton John Joins Forces with Donatella Versace and Other Notable Philanthropists to Announce $125 Million Rocket Fund to End AIDS For All

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Monday, June 5, 2023

NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Elton John, global superstar and Founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, has announced the launch of The Rocket Fund, a $125 million, three-year initiative to accelerate the Foundation's life-saving work to tackle the growing rates of HIV infections in vulnerable communities.

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  • The Rocket Fund will turbo-charge our mission and reach those most at risk from this terrible disease.
  • Sir Elton John and the Elton John AIDS Foundation would like to thank the co-chairs of The Rocket Fund for their contributions to the Foundation and today's announcement, including Donatella Versace, Tani Austin, David Furnish, and David Geffen.
  • Throughout Pride Month, Sir Elton John and the co-chairs of The Rocket Fund are challenging supporters to let their #InnerElton out.
  • If left unchecked, they only worsen with devastating impacts on the most vulnerable," said Anne Aslett, Chief Executive Officer of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Saks Debuts 2022 Holiday Campaign Supporting the Elton John AIDS Foundation

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, is celebrating the launch of its 2022 holiday campaign and an integrated partnership supporting the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund. The campaign kicked off with the iconic Saks light show and window unveiling at the Saks Fifth Avenue New York Flagship, featuring a special performance of "Your Song" by Sir Elton John. Viewers across the globe can experience the Saks window unveiling and momentous appearance by Sir Elton John via Saks Live, presented by Mastercard.

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  • The luxury retailer unveiled its iconic holiday windows with a light show, special performance by Sir Elton John and a $1 million donation to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund
    NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, is celebrating the launch of its 2022 holiday campaign and an integrated partnership supporting the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund.
  • "Saks is proud to support the Elton John AIDS Foundation and partner with Sir Elton John, who shares our passion for self expression through creativity and fashion," says Marc Metrick, Saks CEO.
  • The Elton John AIDS Foundation is one of the world's leading independent AIDS organizations whose mission is to overcome the stigma and neglect that keep us from ending the AIDS epidemic for everyone, everywhere.
  • The Elton John AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent AIDS organizations in the world.

The Magic of the Tickle Trunk Returns, as Prime Video Announces the Start of Production on an Untitled Mr. Dressup Documentary

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

The feature-length documentary celebrates the origins and history of Canada's favourite children's show, Mr. Dressup, which built a legacy of kindness, patience, inclusiveness, and creativity in 4,000 episodes across 29 years on CBC in Canada.

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  • The feature-length documentary celebrates the origins and history of Canada's favourite children's show, Mr. Dressup, which built a legacy of kindness, patience, inclusiveness, and creativity in 4,000 episodes across 29 years on CBC in Canada.
  • The documentary will combine never-before-seen archival footage, interviews with series puppeteers and musicians, the Coombs family, and other notable Canadians, all sharing the impact the series had on them.
  • The project also includes fascinating insights into Coombs and how he worked with other key creators and partners, including his friendship with Fred Rogers.
  • "Mr. Dressupwas, and continues to be, a fun, creative, kind, and safe show for viewers of all ages.